FLAMBOYANT reality TV star David Gest is set to return to Southport later this year with a show full of soul and Motown legends.

Hot on the heels of sold-out shows and rave reviews for his record-breaking 24-city concert tour of the UK, David has announced his only UK concert date for ‘David Gest’s Soul Spectacular’ at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre on Monday, November 1 at 7pm.

The music extravaganza is one of the largest gatherings of soul greats and features an incredible line-up of 18 of the biggest-selling and most-revered rhythm and blues artists of all-time. These artists have collectively sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

The evening will be hosted by music producer David Gest

Gest will also be performing with the same line-up on Saturday, October 30 at a special fundraising concert/dinner at Liverpool Cathedral.

Performing live on the show are The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Russell Thompkins Jr. & The New Stylistics, Peabo Bryson (Tonight I Celebrate My Love, Whole New World), Lamont Dozier (Baby Love, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Reach Out I’ll Be There, You Keep Me Hangin’ On), Ashford & Simpson (Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, You’re All I Need To Get By, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing), Eddie Floyd (Knock On Wood, Things Get Better), Kim Weston (It Takes Two, Helpless), Dee Dee Sharp (Mashed Potato Time, Ride); Candi Staton (You Got The Love, Young Hearts Run Free, Suspicious Minds, Stand By Your Man’) and many more.

Very special guest star, the legendary Percy Sledge (When A Man Loves A Woman) will also be making an appearance.

Gest will also be performing with The Little People Of DavidLand and his cousins ‘The Hump Family Singers’.

David said: “I’ve worked in the entertainment industry for nearly four decades and this is truly the most remarkable line-up of soul artists ever assembled on one bill.

“There will be eighteen legends performing on stage who have collectively had more than 150 chart hits between them.

“I doubt anyone will ever experience a musical extravaganza like this again. This is when I say ‘Holy Focaccia!’”

Tickets are priced from £26. To book, call the Box Office on 0844 8472 380 or book online on www.southporttheatre.org.uk